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2 Carmelites survive ambush on highway where bandits killed Catholic sisters in South Sudan

The sisters were traveling from Torit toward Juba on Aug. 300 when their vehicle came under attack.

‘Worn-out dictatorships’ never speak of the cross, Nicaragua’s exiled Bishop Báez says

The exiled auxiliary bishop of Managua contrasts the Nicaraguan dictatorship’s empty claim of divine approval with the authentic example of self-sacrifice given by Jesus Christ.

Federal judge delays mifepristone lawsuit until after midterms

A federal judge has delayed a lawsuit over the abortion pill mifepristone, disappointing pro-lifers who are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to protect women and unborn children.

Pope Leo: Take time out of the daily bustle to ‘listen to the melodious voice’ of creation

The Holy Father encouraged silent contemplation of the wonders and harmony of the created world, which can lead to authentic ecological conversion and awareness of our responsibility for creation.

Texas parish first in world named after 2015 Ghanian martyr

St. Matthew Ayariga was one of 21 Christian migrant workers kidnapped and then beheaded by the terrorist group ISIS on a beach near Sirte, Libya, on Feb. 15, 2015.

‘There is a place for you and your baby’: Pro-life organization seeks to open new maternity home

Life in Mercy has helped around 75 women and their babies so far, and the need continues to grow.

Quebec’s Cardinal Ouellet vindicated in abuse lawsuit

A judge has found sexual misconduct accusations against Quebec’s Cardinal Marc Ouellet, former archbishop of Quebec, to be unfounded and ordered his accuser to pay him $100,000.

Bishop Menjivar appoints priests to assist Latin Mass expansion in West Virginia

The bishop’s purpose is to foster “greater unity among Catholic faithful” and attend to “their diverse spiritual needs,” a diocesan announcement said.

Vatican diplomat says Moscow mission focused on peace despite no concrete breakthrough

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher acknowledged that discussing peace in Russia means engaging in “a difficult dialogue.”

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September is for the care of water.